trailblaze

[ treyl-bleyz ]
/ ˈtreɪlˌbleɪz /

verb (used with object), trail·blazed, trail·blaz·ing.

to blaze a trail through (a forest, wilderness, or the like) for others to follow.
to be a pioneer in (a particular subject, technique, etc.).

verb (used without object), trail·blazed, trail·blaz·ing.

to work or serve as a trailblazer.

Origin of trailblaze

back formation from trailblazer